Bill Burge

Bill Burge, MD CMD, is an Associate Clinical Professor at the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine (UNECOM). He is affiliated with the Harold and Bibby Alfond Center for Health Sciences at the Portland Campus for the Health Sciences. His contact information includes bburge@une.edu and (207) 602-2485.

Education: He graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 1993 and completed his Family Medicine Residency at the University of Iowa in Waterloo in 1996. He is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and serves as Medical Director of Avita-Stroudwater.

Professional Journey: Previously, he was an Associate Professor of Family Medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio (1998–2002). He operated a private practice in San Antonio (2002–2005), provided exclusive house calls (2005–2008), and later worked in occupational medicine, urgent care, hospital medicine, and emergency medicine across urban and rural settings (2008–2013). Since 2013, he has supported UNECOM in mentoring medical students.

Research Focus: Dr. Burge emphasizes integrating evidence-based practices into clinical care and addressing healthcare challenges for vulnerable populations. His expertise spans diverse medical disciplines, reflecting his extensive clinical experience.

Advising & Grants: While no specific grants or student advisement details are listed, his role at UNECOM underscores his commitment to guiding future healthcare professionals. His career trajectory highlights leadership in both academic and practical medical settings.